Theories of History

Theories of history explore how we understand and interpret past events. Historiography examines how historians’ perspectives and methods shape our view of history. Counterfactual history asks "what if" questions, imagining alternative outcomes to significant events, which helps us understand their impact. These theories reveal that history is not just a set of facts but a narrative influenced by context, interpretation, and choice, emphasizing that our understanding of the past is shaped by the questions we ask and the stories we tell.